Wrapping up our blog series 6 Factors that Can Impact the Accuracy of Breathalyzer Tests, below, we will point out a few more things that can make breath test results unreliable. Additional Things that Can Affect the Accuracy of Breathalyzer Tests 5 – Having certain medical conditions The bottom line about the accuracy of breathalyzer tests is that having a…
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6 Factors that Can Impact the Accuracy of Breathalyzer Tests (Pt. 2)
Resuming 6 Factors that Can Impact the Accuracy of Breathalyzer Tests (Pt. 1), here, we will continue to point out some of the specific things that can make the results of breath tests unreliable and problematic. More Factors that Can Affect the Accuracy of Breathalyzer Tests 3 – How long officers wait before administering breathalyzer tests How breath tests are…
6 Factors that Can Impact the Accuracy of Breathalyzer Tests (Pt. 1)
When traffic officers make DUI stops, one thing they may do to try to assess whether or not a driver is intoxicated is to request that the driver submit to blood alcohol content (BAC) testing, either in the form of breathalyzer tests or blood tests. While breathalyzer tests can produce immediate results, these results: Will not always accurately reflect the…
Holiday Travel Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe on the Roads (Pt. 3)
Concluding our blog series Holiday Travel Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe on the Roads, below are some additional tips that can help protect you and your family if you will be driving to visit loved ones this holiday season. Additional Holiday Travel Safety Tips Keeping a winter kit in your car and telling people about your travel plans are…
Holiday Travel Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe on the Roads (Pt. 2)
Continuing where Holiday Travel Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe on the Roads (Pt. 1) left off, below are some more simple things you can do to stay safe as you travel on the roadways this holiday season. Holiday Travel Safety Tips: What to Do While You Drive Staying alert and sober when driving are two essential holiday travel safety…
Holiday Travel Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe on the Roads (Pt. 1)
With the holiday and winter season upon us, many people are making travel plans. When these plans involve driving, taking the time to review some holiday travel safety tips can be critical to helping you and your family: Reduce the changes that you’ll be in an accident Stay as safe as possible on the roads. In this blog series, we…
Your Rights During an Arrest: What You Should Know (Pt. 3)
Here is the conclusion to our blog series Your Rights During an Arrest: What You Should Know. While the first part of this blog focused on the specific things you should try to do when dealing with law enforcement officials, below, we’ll point out some of the things you should avoid doing, as certain actions can end up making you…
Your Rights During an Arrest: What You Should Know (Pt. 2)
Resuming Your Rights During an Arrest: What You Should Know (Pt. 1), here, we will continue to present some important information regarding what you need to know regarding your rights when interacting with police. More Things You Can Do to Protect Your Rights During an Arrest Staying silent and requesting an attorney are two of your rights you should exercise…
Your Rights During an Arrest: What You Should Know (Pt. 1)
Dealing with law enforcement can be scary and stressful, especially if you are the focus of a criminal investigation and/or are being accused of a crime. While being scrutinized by police is far from ideal, the good news is that knowing your rights in these situations can help you significantly protect yourself. Knowing your rights during an arrest can help…
DUI Costs: How Much Does a DUI in Alabama Cost? (Pt. 3)
Concluding our three-part blog series DUI Costs: How Much Does a DUI in Alabama Cost?, below we will take a closer look at some of the longer-term DUI costs that people may have to contend with after a drunk driving conviction. Additional DUI Costs DUI costs can be as expensive as they are crippling, especially when these impact people’s professional…